Today in Military History:
June 6
Born on this day:
| | 1755 | Nathan Hale, had but one life to give for his country. |
Events of Military significance on this day:
| | 1513 | Battle of Novara. After only three hours sleep, Swiss march all night and surprise French, cutting them to pieces. |
| | 1862 | Battle of Memphis. Federal river boats defeat Confederates, destroying seven of eight rebel vessels. |
| | 1917 | T.E. Lawrence takes over command of arab forces against Turkey. |
| | 1942 | U.S.S. Yorktown sunk by Japanese aircraft during the The Battle of Midway. |
| | 1944 | D-Day |
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